Blessed

It's Wednesday night. I'm sitting on my favorite couch, with my favorite blanket and favorite Christmas gift (my tablet) in my lap. I can see a rather disastisfying portion of my favorite persons (yeah my hubby) head as he once again shoots at fake soldiers and blows up imaginary bombs.

But, it is okay because although all conversation has seized to exist he DID ask politely. 5 times. And Adele is signing to me at the top of her lungs. Life is still good. And you know what? It truly is. I forget to remember (well doesn't that make sense) that life is what you make it and somewhere someone is without 3 meals a day, a hot shower, a friend, a lover. I forget that even though everyone else around me complains until the sun sets and never listens to words I have to say,life is good because I want it to be.

I have to be genuinely thankful. Here is why: On Monday a co-worker gave me excellent advice on my current struggles (see preceding post). Then on Tuesday when I felt like retreating inside myself and hybernating my great friend Tiffany spent a couple hours sharing my comfy couch with me and kept me company. And again today I was surprised by the mysterious ways of the universe...or God or karma...as I finally made the money I was patiently waiting for, but really need to make my car payment.

It really is amazing. See, my co-worker didn't have to give me any advice at all...or even listen to me for that matter. And Tiffany might have just been busy yesterday. And tonight could have been like the passed 3 nights; quiet, slow, little income. But, it wasn't so. I feel blessed for the advice and for time with a friend. And who wouldn't feel blessed after a successful night at work. Or rather who is blessed enough to see these things.

I can now enjoy the next 2 days off. I can enjoy my craft day with the ladies and a small little (late) birthday celebration for Maddi on Friday. I have 2 great projects I'm working on with big expectations and I am super excited to bake cupcakes and decorate for the party.

I have definitely learned some lessons this week. So I encourage you to be patient, seek a new perspective and take a minute to look at the BIG picture.

Keep loving.